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Ruddy outrageous given the difficulty those of us with Thai wives and the difficulties, impossibilities we have. She's not a criminal like her brother because I think she was duped by him (that's what sociopaths do) so I don't resent it from that point of view. What I hate is one law for the rich and another for the rest of us.

3 hours ago, alant said:

Not really, it is not that bad a trip into the city from the village of Ban Thi and the highway 1317 is largely 4 lane nearly all the way.

Another area of beautiful quiet countryside will be totally f...d up by this plan.

Why would anyone in their right mind buy Starbucks when much better coffee is available elsewhere for a third of the price?

10 hours ago, poanoi said:

woman these days are commonly busy with watching their phone

So are men

We own a house in an upscale village. Our fee is 28000 per year for two houses (we have a house for guests). It's worked out per house per sqwah but is capped. 15000 per month does not sound correct to me.

18 minutes ago, Darcula said:

 

Good thing she didn't run to the temple across the road. Could've got shot in there.

Why? Were there some red shirts around?

Not 100% relevant but I wonder if this guy was wearing a helmet?

On 2/21/2018 at 12:25 PM, Gulfsailor said:

Its a mystery to me why so many people get upset with DHL and other couriers when it comes to assessing customs duties. It's standard practice around the world that shipments over a certain threshold will have duties (and VAT / sales tax) on them. These duties are based on the price of goods (before any discounts!) including shipping and insurance. If no shipping charge is specified customs assesses this themselves (normally 10-20% depending on mode of shipping). All duty rates and excise/luxury tax rates are published online. 

So as a buyer from goods abroad make sure that the seller;

- Adds an invoice which is plausible. Weird low values or 'gift descriptions' won't be accepted, and results in customs assessing fair market price themselves. 

- Writes the HS code and detailed description of the shipped goods on the invoice. 

- Only writes the final amount after applied discounts on the invoice. There shouldn't be any mention of discount at all on the invoice. 

- Notes the cost of shipping and insurance on the invoice. If the seller offers free shipping, then he should write down a plausible amount for the shipping anyway and deduct it from the goods price (without mentioning that, see point above)

- write the Incoterms on the invoice under which the goods are sold. 

 

The seller will also need all this info on the invoice to prepare his own export statements ( no biggie in US, but is a biggie in Europe, as without adequate export formalities the seller is still liable for VAT)

 

With all the above in place you will not have any surprise when importing goods into Thailand or any other country regardless of the Mail or courier service you use. 

 

(Disclaimer, as long as you don't try to import stuff that require a permit, like medicine, certain radio broadcast items, alcohol or tobacco)

 

Read my post again. DHL custom and practice is OUTSIDE OF THE NORMAL PROCEDURES.  GET IT?

2 hours ago, JOC said:

What about "Thai wrongdoers living in Thailand" aka coup generals...?

The coup came to stop the Shins raping and pillaging the country for their own greedy ends. The delay in the election is because  the reds have continued to organise on behalf of the Shins and the military cannot stop their disruptive influence. Thailand is on the USA radar who are funding and winding up the opposition to suit their own ends. The call for a "return to democracy" is utter nonsense and a complete lie. There has never been democracy here. Democracy relies on the rule of law. Ever seen that here? Off course not. Many Thais support the military, in spite of people who think otherwise. Most folk want a country in which they can live safely and prosper - that won't happen under the Shins.

Jenny: I didn't know my teacher had a license so, no I haven't got it. Perhaps you meant to ask "Have you got your teaching license?" Or "Your license to teach". But what you posted doesn't make sense......not good for a teacher, eh?

In the UK there are excellent Kitchen Facelift companies who will replace or paint cabinet doors and so on. Is there any such service in Chiang Mai?

There is no structured training on any of the four velodromes in Thailand. Neither are there track bikes for hire. The best on offer was my work here on Chiang Mai velodrome where I supplied the bike and helped people with coaching, teaching, guidance and so on. See my facebook Chiang Mai Track Cycling Club. Due to a general lack of interest and the huge difficulties in working with the Thai Cycling Association its all died down a bit but I'm still here with the expertise, some bikes and a love of the track.

Too much emphasis on alcohol. I don't drink so no problem.

12 minutes ago, Happy enough said:

whys that though mate. my mrs got a british passport. wasn't too hard? and yes the uk invites anyone with money regardless. disgraceful i know. same here?

Previously married to a Thai. Got her into UK. 20 years later, turns current wife down saying Ive done it before even though she and I have been married 6 years!

<deleted> disgusting. Those of us who have real problems getting their spouses visas get sick of seeing these people coming and going to the UK as they please. Red Bull, Thaksin, Probably his sister. Criminals all. My wife ain't a criminal. A good person...but exclded

OMG! Can they not keep this disgusting 'food' and lifestyle away from places like Phi Phi? Perhaps not. Money, corruption and idiots all walk hand-in-hand.

1 hour ago, Chang_paarp said:

In my best Gomer Pyle voice (RIP Jim Nabors)

 

Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!  Who would of thought that more weapons were found after a 3 year break of such discoveries. Just in time for the lead up to proposed elections.

 

Anyone (outside of Thailand where betting is ellegal) taking bets on the "discovery" of more in the months prior to the "planned" election.

Why does a three=year break make any difference? The red shirts are sill organising. If you travel around Chiang Mai province you'll see loads of red flags, formed like arrows, that point to their meetings and gatherings. No difference. These terrorists are still at it.

21 hours ago, rebo said:

Good luck (you will need at least a little bit ...) and an always safe ride!
BTW - I agree with you that Mong Cycles is the best place I know in Chiang Mai to let your bike thoroughly and competently check and prepare.

Also try Bicycle Addict on the Samoeng Road at the Hang Dong end. Superb.

1000km in two weeks? I do 500km + every week in northern Thailand and have done so for the past 8 years. In 2004, together with some UK friends and a Thai friend, I rode fro Mae Sai to the Malaysia border in 10 days. You'll still find that ride online. That was 200km a day for 10 days. So 1000 km in 2 weeks is not such a big deal.